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Rule "we'Re' (we're) etc"

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Description: we'Re' (we're) etc
Message: Did you mean \1's?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • … because it'S an example.
    Correction suggestion: it's
  • If the document'S too long, people won't read it.
    Correction suggestion: document's
  • This Example'S not correct.
    Correction suggestion: Example's
  • ... and that'S not correct.
    Correction suggestion: that's
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • … because it's an example.
  • … but IT'S AN EXAMPLE!
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: APOS_RE [3]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-07 22:33:07 +0200)